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When i brushed my teeth this morning i noticed i had a few small red spots on my tongue. what should i do?
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Geographic tongue: Take a look at this link: http://bit.ly/1ByTX6J I bet, without seeing you, that you have something like this, a not serious condition which will resolve on its own. If it doesn't go away, however, you may want to see a doctor.
Answered 3/28/2016
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